TravelAwaits
Apr.29.2021
Ironically, it was while recovering from an accident that had left him blind for several months that John Muir, the “father of the U.S. parks system,” decided to devote his life to conservation.
Today, more than 200 million visitors annually enjoy the 84 million acres of national parks that sprung from Muir’s epiphany. From the calving glaciers in Alaska’s Glacier Bay to the manatees of Florida’s Everglades, there’s much to explore! Here are nine surprising facts about the man whose vision or lack thereof left this legacy:
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1. John Muir Was Not Born In America
National park tells hikers to wrap up their vehicles due to sneaky pests
By (0) Marmots climbing into the undercarriage and engine compartments of cars is extremely common in Mineral King, says one official. They often cause damage and can be difficult to get out once they re in. File Photo by Pixabay/PublicDomainPictures
April 27 From the thundering eruption of Old Faithful to the sheer granite cliff of El Capitan, millions of people travel to national parks across the western United States every year to soak in scenery unlike anywhere else on Earth.
Yellowstone, Yosemite, Olympic and Rocky Mountain Nation Parks are among some of the most-visited national parks west of the Mississippi River, but while the landscape in each park is different from each other, they all have at least one thing in common.
3 great national park family getaways to take this spring Lori A. May, SeattlePI
While leisure travel is on the rise and popular attractions reopen across the country, last year’s trend of experiencing the great outdoors continues to rank high for families this season. Even with coronavirus vaccines becoming increasingly accessible, outdoor spaces continue to be a safe bet for families reentering the travel sphere.
With a mind on open spaces and fresh air, families are flocking to national parks and recreation areas for their spring and summer getaways. And just in time for the late spring travel surge, a new host of offerings are popping up at some of the top national parks.
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